Head of Nutrition

TieTalent; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful tech scale-up in Gateshead is seeking a Head of Nutrition to guide users on diet and wellness. The ideal candidate is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for fitness and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary of £50-70k, 25 days holiday, and additional employee benefits including discounts and a free on-site gym.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts

Free on-site gym

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical, performance, or digital health settings.
• Strong understanding of sports nutrition.
• Experience with behavior change techniques.

Responsibilities

• Shape user experience with expert guidance on diet and wellness.
• Manage online nutritional content via digital platforms.
• Develop customized meal plans for diverse goals.

Skills

Understanding of strength training

Excellent communication skills

Passion for fitness

Ability to analyze biometric data

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Tools

Health apps

Telehealth platforms

Job description

About

Head of Nutrition

Our client, a successful tech scale-up and cash-generative SME with a £5m turnover and 70 staff, is looking to double in size over the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, charismatic CEO and a strong senior leadership team. Their platform combines personalized technology with coaching to support nutrition, habit formation, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

They seek a knowledgeable Registered Dietitian who understands the science of nutrition and its application in fitness, weight loss, strength training, and performance improvement.

As Head Of Nutrition, You Will

• Shape user experience by providing expert guidance on diet, exercise, and wellness
• Support product development and create evidence-based content for members
• Serve as the organisation's voice on nutritional knowledge
• Manage online and coaching nutritional content via digital platforms (video, chat, messaging)
• Develop customized meal plans and diet strategies for various goals (e.g., fat loss, muscle gain)
• Collaborate with fitness professionals to align nutrition advice with training protocols
• Help shape product features integrating nutrition, fitness, and health data
• Create digital content such as articles, guides, meal templates, and educational resources
• Stay updated with evidence-based practices in dietetics and sports nutrition
• Support users in building sustainable habits around food, training, and recovery
• Analyze health data and feedback to improve nutrition tools and services

As Head Of Nutrition, You Will Need

• A Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in clinical, performance, or digital health settings
• A strong understanding of strength training, weightlifting, and sports nutrition
• A passion for fitness and an active lifestyle
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Proficiency with digital tools, health apps, and telehealth platforms
• Experience with behavior change techniques
• Ability to analyze biometric data (e.g., body composition, wearables, nutrition apps)

Salary & Benefits

£50-70k per annum

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discounts

Free on-site gym

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Location: Gateshead, England, United Kingdom

Language: English